AIRE Ancient Baths Chicago

What a truly beautiful and relaxing space. I've been to similar spas all over the world (not AIRE), and this one by far had THE best service from the Staff. The bathrooms/changing areas were clean and easy to navigate. I do wish the mirror + hair area was a bit bigger.. there were only two stations and a bunch of us women crowded around it. The bathing suit dryer was an amazing touch, so youre not carrying a sopping wet suit out with you. The baths themselves were lovely and I enjoyed the circuit. Unfortunately it seemed like the steam rooms were not up to par that day because there wasn't that much steam (other friends who have gone here before said that wasn't the case for them). I really enjoyed the outdoor waterfall and the heated marble slabs. The float pool was amazing but I do wish it was bigger so that people could spread out more. The lighting everywhere was perfect, and the juices available were tasty. Water and tea are complimentary.

This place is amazing! Not only is it relaxing, calming and peaceful it’s smells great. Had candles everywhere that set a relaxing mood, and the employees who tend to you are lovely. Philippe the manager I spoke with was exceedingly kind and helpful in addressing my special requests. They were very accommodating of my disabilities. I was so impressed with the experience at the bath house that we canceled our massages at the four seasons hotel, and came back here twice in four days! It’s that good. Do yourself a favor and if you’re visiting Chicago make a two hour stop and kick off your trip right.

We had a wonderful time at the Ancient Baths but there were a few inconsistencies that made the experience confusing. For starters, all the staff here is wonderful. They're professional, pleasant, and more than willing to bend over backwards to assist you. The masseuses were simply incredible. Both my partner and I enjoy somewhat firmer massages and they accommodated our requests perfectly. The bath selection was a lot of fun for us following the massage with several varieties to choose from. We ended up spending most of our time in either the steam rooms or hot water baths. This is where the confusion comes into play. We were given the incorrect bracelets at check-in and we were told we needed to leave well before our allotted time was up. Only when checking with the attendants in the bath area did we realize we could stay longer and given the correct bracelets. Highly recommend if the steep pricing doesn't scare you away but we believe it is worth the price. Looking forward to our next visit!

What a relaxing way to start my vacation in Chicago! I saw this all over social media as a must-try spot to visit. I had an incredible massage with Jean, I could feel the tension leaving my body the whole time. I blinked and the 45 minutes was up! Unfortunately, they forgot to give me the complimentary drink that came with my massage and I didn’t realize until I left. The actual baths themselves were interesting. I didn’t find myself wanting to be in them for that long, I actually stayed in the steam rooms. They felt lovely. The ladies in the dressing rooms were helpful and they had L’Occitane haircare products and Dyson hot tools. I enjoyed my experience, but it did still feel a tad too expensive for what you are getting so that knocked it down to a 4/5.

An ethereal reward for the body as well as mind. We were warmly greeted and wisked away to change for our spa time. I absolutely adored the spa slippers worn for health & safety. The appointment times are great for crowd control and hygiene (I saw attendants cleaning or helping guests). We did a cold plunge in the steam room to get ready for our massage but our massage therapists were masterfully attentive to all our aches and pains- we just wanted to go to sleep 😴 when they got done. Once in the different pools, time literally drifted away. This is not an experience but a destination to euphoria.

What a great experience! If you are looking to treat yourself, or want to celebrate a special occasion with a friend, you should check this spot out! Aire offers different temperature baths and scented steam rooms along with multiple cold plunge baths. It was not easy, but I did the cold plunge several times and it felt great! It’s expensive, but worth it! I wanted to get a massage, but they were booked. Friendly staff. Delicious juice shots! My favorite bath was one with an indoor/ outdoor option featuring an outdoor waterfall that did a great job massaging my shoulders. Built in what used to be a paint factory, this space is truly unique & special. Check it out!

An absolute must try!!! I've had many massage but nothing comes close to my experience at AIRE from the moment I pulled up to the Valet the much needed pampering began. The entrance is in the alley which gave a feeling of mystery. The moment I stepped through the door I felt transported into serenity I was greeted by the friendliest staff who immediately offered tea and water and an explanation of my services. The many different pools, ice baths and salt baths and 90 massage were amazing. And who knew I like Rose 🍾 and truffles. Very intimate setting I almost felt like I had the place to myself. The fresh juice was so refreshing. Everything you need is provided including hair products, blow dryers and flat irons so you can leave feeling and looking fabulous. Great place worth every penny!

We received a gift certificate from friends for this location. The massage was quite good and the baths were nice to relax for in one hour. Was very good but what I personally pay $580 for two people to come here.? Definitely not very nice but way way overpriced.

What a truly beautiful and relaxing space. I've been to similar spas all over the world (not AIRE), and this one by far had THE best service from the Staff. The bathrooms/changing areas were clean and easy to navigate. I do wish the mirror + hair area was a bit bigger.. there were only two stations and a bunch of us women crowded around it. The bathing suit dryer was an amazing touch, so youre not carrying a sopping wet suit out with you. The baths themselves were lovely and I enjoyed the circuit. Unfortunately it seemed like the steam rooms were not up to par that day because there wasn't that much steam (other friends who have gone here before said that wasn't the case for them). I really enjoyed the outdoor waterfall and the heated marble slabs. The float pool was amazing but I do wish it was bigger so that people could spread out more. The lighting everywhere was perfect, and the juices available were tasty. Water and tea are complimentary.

This place is amazing! Not only is it relaxing, calming and peaceful it’s smells great. Had candles everywhere that set a relaxing mood, and the employees who tend to you are lovely. Philippe the manager I spoke with was exceedingly kind and helpful in addressing my special requests. They were very accommodating of my disabilities. I was so impressed with the experience at the bath house that we canceled our massages at the four seasons hotel, and came back here twice in four days! It’s that good. Do yourself a favor and if you’re visiting Chicago make a two hour stop and kick off your trip right.

We had a wonderful time at the Ancient Baths but there were a few inconsistencies that made the experience confusing. For starters, all the staff here is wonderful. They're professional, pleasant, and more than willing to bend over backwards to assist you. The masseuses were simply incredible. Both my partner and I enjoy somewhat firmer massages and they accommodated our requests perfectly. The bath selection was a lot of fun for us following the massage with several varieties to choose from. We ended up spending most of our time in either the steam rooms or hot water baths. This is where the confusion comes into play. We were given the incorrect bracelets at check-in and we were told we needed to leave well before our allotted time was up. Only when checking with the attendants in the bath area did we realize we could stay longer and given the correct bracelets. Highly recommend if the steep pricing doesn't scare you away but we believe it is worth the price. Looking forward to our next visit!

What a relaxing way to start my vacation in Chicago! I saw this all over social media as a must-try spot to visit. I had an incredible massage with Jean, I could feel the tension leaving my body the whole time. I blinked and the 45 minutes was up! Unfortunately, they forgot to give me the complimentary drink that came with my massage and I didn’t realize until I left. The actual baths themselves were interesting. I didn’t find myself wanting to be in them for that long, I actually stayed in the steam rooms. They felt lovely. The ladies in the dressing rooms were helpful and they had L’Occitane haircare products and Dyson hot tools. I enjoyed my experience, but it did still feel a tad too expensive for what you are getting so that knocked it down to a 4/5.

An ethereal reward for the body as well as mind. We were warmly greeted and wisked away to change for our spa time. I absolutely adored the spa slippers worn for health & safety. The appointment times are great for crowd control and hygiene (I saw attendants cleaning or helping guests). We did a cold plunge in the steam room to get ready for our massage but our massage therapists were masterfully attentive to all our aches and pains- we just wanted to go to sleep 😴 when they got done. Once in the different pools, time literally drifted away. This is not an experience but a destination to euphoria.

What a great experience! If you are looking to treat yourself, or want to celebrate a special occasion with a friend, you should check this spot out! Aire offers different temperature baths and scented steam rooms along with multiple cold plunge baths. It was not easy, but I did the cold plunge several times and it felt great! It’s expensive, but worth it! I wanted to get a massage, but they were booked. Friendly staff. Delicious juice shots! My favorite bath was one with an indoor/ outdoor option featuring an outdoor waterfall that did a great job massaging my shoulders. Built in what used to be a paint factory, this space is truly unique & special. Check it out!

An absolute must try!!! I've had many massage but nothing comes close to my experience at AIRE from the moment I pulled up to the Valet the much needed pampering began. The entrance is in the alley which gave a feeling of mystery. The moment I stepped through the door I felt transported into serenity I was greeted by the friendliest staff who immediately offered tea and water and an explanation of my services. The many different pools, ice baths and salt baths and 90 massage were amazing. And who knew I like Rose 🍾 and truffles. Very intimate setting I almost felt like I had the place to myself. The fresh juice was so refreshing. Everything you need is provided including hair products, blow dryers and flat irons so you can leave feeling and looking fabulous. Great place worth every penny!

We received a gift certificate from friends for this location. The massage was quite good and the baths were nice to relax for in one hour. Was very good but what I personally pay $580 for two people to come here.? Definitely not very nice but way way overpriced.

I HIGHLY recommend this place. Now disclaimer... I did not pay for this, it was a gift. Experiences can be different when you spend your own hard earned money on it, but MINE WAS AMAZING! You walk in and are just immediately greeted by calm. They make sure you're comfortable and get/give you whatever you need. You get in your swimsuit and you spend your time in the OASIS. Just GORGEOUS & UNFORGETTABLE. That massage was needed and wish it was longer haha I HAVE to go again! Next time with my boyfriend

I'm not gonna lie, it took a lot for me to spend the money but when I say this was SO WORTH IT. I have never felt so relaxed and calm. The massage was the best one I've ever received and I only did the 45 minute one. They work so hard to preserve a relaxing and quiet environment. I got there at 8 and didn't expect to spend so much time bouncing around the different saunas, steam rooms and pools. I truly believed I would only need an hour tops....i found myself spending way longer and don't think I ended up leaving until 1130! And to be honest I would've stayed longer but it started to get a little more busy by 1030. The different pools fit different needs. My only issue was with some of the couples who were guests. Some of them treated it like their own personal honeymoon so certain times it definitely was awkward. But overall, I can't wait to come back here again! If I could have a monthly membership I would do it in a heartbeat.

I made a reservation for the AIRE Ultimate Couples Bath Experience, and it exceeded my expectations. The location is discreet, tucked away down an alley with valet service at the entrance. From the start, the staff were exceptionally accommodating, offering us water and hot tea and assisting with a reservation issue. A big thanks to them for resolving everything, especially since this was our first anniversary activity of the day! After checking in, we were taken to separate locker rooms to store our belongings and change into robes. Then I met my partner in the main area, where we received a brief tour of the facility before exploring on our own. Highlights of the experience included the large salt basket for body scrubs and the Floatarium, a pool with a high salt density for floating. The 1.5 hour duration felt ideal, and they even account for check-in time within that period. I'm definitely planning to return for one of their massages!

What in the world??? This place was so crowded and FILTHY. Completely not relaxing due to the amount of people here. I wrote to them letting them know dirty the place was and 2 weeks later and I still haven't heard anything. I don't understand how they're aren't a barrage of complaints. King spa is cleaner than this place. They have some nerve charging these prices for a filthy place like this.

I was gifted a summer essential experience for my 27th birthday and I must say I was very impressed by the overall experience. The package includes a 30 minute massage, a juice and 120 minutes in the baths. This package can only be booked during the week The ambience was very tranquil yet, classy and soothing. The waiting area was beautifully decorated with candle lights everywhere. I enjoyed being greeted by someone new at every point being that it was my first time. Tierra and Phoenix in the women's locker room had great personalities, very informative, and readily available to make my experience stress free. Charisma whom gave me the tour of the different baths was so sweet and knowledgeable. Any questions I had she did not get frustrated when having to reiterate information. The massage I received from Zachary knocked out every little kink I felt. I'm sure at one point I fell asleep because I vaguely remember my massage. The amount of pressure applied was PERFECT. I hate that I didn't take any pictures because it was my birthday and I just wanted to live in the moment. I enjoyed not having the stress of bringing additional hygiene products being that EVERYTHING was at my disposal. Showers: Stocked with body wash, shampoo and conditioner Lockers: robes, dry towels, foot towels, and aerobic socks to protect feet while in baths area Locker room: Towel dryer and bags for swimsuits Complimentary tea and water stations The pressed juice was AMAZING. There's so much I could say to sell this place but YOU HAVE TO TRY IT FOR YOURSELF !

I've always heard so much about Aire and when my job had a work event in Chicago, I just knew I had to go. Closer to time sometimes more appointments become available. I opted in for the new Orange experience. 35 min massage and facial. I had a 8am appointment and arrived right at 8. I don't know how it works because if I would have shown up earlier they wouldn't have been open?? So that's a little unclear for the first appointment of the day to enjoy the baths. I felt like I may have not had enough time so I moved around a bit quickly. I'm a hot bath girl, so they could have gone higher on the temps for me. The lavender steam room--top notch. I ended my time there. Massage great. The doors are just beaded and it's really dark so who knows what is even happening lol but just gotta live in the moment I guess. Overall 5 out of 5 and would love to try them all over the world.

My husband and I visited AIRE 2 months ago and I haven't stopped thinking about this place. We were visiting Chicago and it was the highlight of our trip for both of us. We left here feeling 10 years younger and like a million bucks. The service is very attentive and professional. The ladies who work in the locker room work hard and are very helpful. I like how you can spend some time in the baths before your massage. I also like how you aren't given a specific time for the massage, but they come find you so you don't have to constantly be looking at the time. My masseuse was Marie and she was amazing! Very professional and knowledgeable. She has a calm demeanor from the get go which helps you relax. This was one of the best massages I've ever had! For the bath area, the amount of people is limited and it never felt crowded. There's some nooks and crannies in the baths and many times my husband and I had our own little private area. We had fun checking out all the varieties of tubs and saunas available. We accidentally went over our time because we were confused about the bell chimes. When we realized we were there later (we had a dinner reservation to get to) I asked the staff the time and she told me and her response was "it's time to start thinking about finishing up". I thought that was very professional and kept with the pace of relaxation and not abruptly ending our time. I wish we had something like this where we live. We talk about visiting Chicago again just for this place. It's definitely worth every penny!

It's got a cool vibe, but there are some things that make this a one and done visit for me. They need to stagger more of the arrivals because it was chaos when 20 of us tried to check in and then again when we were all trying to change in the locker room (while the last shift of people were trying to change to leave). I also sincerely detest the wet socks slippers they make you wear. Stepping into puddles of wet water on the floor and then filling up with big pockets of water in the pools was really gross feeling. The dry saunas were scented, but we didn't think they smelled like anything we had been told. They also weren't very hot. Our massage was fine. Not great, but fine. All the staff was nice, but given the cost of the visit, we will pass on coming again. Try King Spa for a much cheaper soaking and spa day experience.

My husband and I walked in without knowing what to expect ...it was one of the most romantic and relaxing experiences we have had in a very long time. Thanks to my dear friend for pampering us with the amazing gift. Loved every minute of the experience from the salt water floating pool , cold pool and hot pool, lavender infused sauna and to end with the therapeutic massage was the best thing. I will surely comeback again with my husband. 2 hours of undivided attention, priceless!!!

Very beautiful concept. I did a silent review of this spot. But I went here for my birthday and yeah it could've been better. I got the Ultimate bath experience for 90min. They got me out in less than 60, not sure why. But I paid for 90. The people working in the front aren't very friendly, even after coming in friendly and asking how they were doing. but the ones in the lower level where the experience is, were very approachable. I don't know if it's just cause a lot of entitled people come in here, but it still felt like a sour impression. The locker area had showers and lockers for your stuff. Theres a pretty tight space of people who don't even say excuse me lol to get past you. Must be a Chicago thing? Note: You can't take anything inside, especially phones for privacy and not to take from the experience. It does get a bit crowded after a while after cycles timing, but all in all you can find your liking in thermal heating, saunas, jets or plunge pools. They gave me a complimentary face mask and body scrub. You can use in house or take to go. Keep in mind it's meditative, so any chatty folks this might not be your thing. I enjoyed the quiet personally. I enjoyed myself for the purpose of my visit. But If i come back I hope it would just be a better experience of the staff for any of the baths or massaging experience itself. I didn't feel the most welcomed or that I got my moneys worth. Unfortunately it was a reason why I didn't add gratuity on my way out.

I came here last summer for a self care day and I was soooo impressed with everything. The waiting area is quiet and with relaxing music. Before you walk in, they give you a rubber wristband, then you're guided to the changing room which is everything you need after you shower. The bathhouse has multiple pool/sauna area I wish we had more time because it's a timed visit. I loved the steam room that has the eucalyptus essential oil, it made me feel so relaxed. It is a bit pricy otherwise I'd come more often.

I came here solo for a little self care day before going back to work after the holidays! There's multiple pools but my favorites were the lavender essential oil sauna room and a dead sea flotarium pool where there's enough sea salt that you can just float on your back. The vibes were so nice like all the brick walls, ancient vases and candles just had me feeling like a lil greek goddess vibing in the water relaxing experiences are one of my fav things to do so I ate it up. Love the architecture of this place. I also got a massage and it was in a dark quiet room on the same floors of the pools.

I like the facilities overall. The robe and socks are not very plush as I have come to expect in a premium spa experience. You wear slippers throughout your experience (in the baths themselves) and remove them for massage. It's very loud in this facility due to lots of moving water, massive waterfalls, background music and high ceilings. There is a great selection of pools all in varying temperatures. The cold plunge pools are colder than I have experienced at other places. I only lasted about a minute at a time in those. There is lots of space. It never feels crowded. I think it's a unique and interesting experience that most people will be thrilled with. There is no relaxation room to just chill and lounge. I used vallet parking which was very convenient.

I am in love with this place..Their baths are so amazing and their eucalyptus sauna room is amazing. The setting is so perfect all around with the candles all around the place and it's kind of datk in there. I definitely want to go back. They are expensive so be prepared to spend money. They also offer massages too which was so amazing. I definitely want to go back and treat myself again. I also found about this place on tik tok too as well. Oh also all you need to bring is a bathing suit and they provide everything else. There is a changing room too for women and one for men..They also have a spin dry for your wet bathing suit when you are done and they also have showers.

I absolutely loved and enjoyed the spa services here! Couples massage, numerous bath pools, plunges, and extras which I won't spoil . Great for going solo, couple, or as a group.

I went here with my Dad-I think the whole process is amazing! So there are 9 or 10 baths-it is European Style. For example: as I grew up you steam in a sauna then roll in the snow- but instead you dip into cold water-French Canadian Style! I loved "The Dead Sea Pool" everyone is floating-plus new age relaxing music permeating. In your ears. There are robes and fresh water and many little things-imagine a dream-a good one where you float with the ones you love!!! FYI-NO Cameras for privacy But Sea-salt Scrub before the "Dead Sea" experience is unforgettable!

I had been wanting to visit AIRE Ancient Baths for a while and luckily there was a reservation available during my most recent trip to Chicago. Valet parking is available for those who drive here. I arrived about a half hour early. Upon arrival I checked in and got two wrist bands - one for my massage and one for the baths. The wrist bands were different widths and different colors to help the employees identify the services I was getting. I then waited in the lobby for someone to take me back to the changing rooms. The lobby has a very industrial, Restoration Hardware vibe with big oversized brown leather and cream tweed couches. Lots of people arrived around the same time so I suggest getting there a bit earlier than you are asked so you don't have to wait too long. Once I was taken back to the changing rooms, I was given a quick tour and a locker. The standard size robe is not very big and I asked for another one. It took them a while to locate one and once received, there was a large stain on it. I promptly gave it back and got another one. I appreciated their kindness in locating me another robe not only once but twice; however, I just couldn't get over the fact that it took them so long to find a larger robe when over half of the people in the baths would need them. On the flip side, no need to be body conscious here. Everyone is welcome. I then was taken down to the baths and given a tour before getting into the baths. Pro tip: Don't leave anything in your robe. All the robes look like so if you forget where you put yours you might just accidentally end up taking someone else's. Plus, you don't need your phone or anything else in the baths. Just be in the moment. There are multiple different pools here with different temperatures. The smallest ones are the coldest ones and made more for a quick plunge than anything else. There is one with jets and also one that is outside that you can reach by swimming under the water or walking through a door to outside. If you like steam rooms there are a couple sprinkled throughout the baths too. I spent about 30 minutes in the baths before I was collected for my massage. The massage was lighter pressure than I was used too, but perhaps just as effective. I then was returned to the baths for another hour. When changing to leave the attendant asked if she could spin my suit, which I gladly appreciated. It was basically dry but still given back to me in a small plastic bag.

My mom gifted me the Holistic Ritual 60' as a birthday gift this year and I absolutely LOVED my experience from start to finish. From the gentleman that welcomes you at the door to the locker room assistant. All staff were very welcoming and contributed to the most relaxing experience of my life. I did NOT want to leave but after a few hours I decided it was time. They have conveniently placed water and hot tea at various baths, warm stone to lay on, salt scrubs to use as you'd like, various steam rooms and baths, and much more that will certainly keep you there for quite some time. The locker room has all the supplies needed for a shower after your experience (including razors!). My massage therapist was amazing and definitely delivered a relaxing massage which also included a hair mask (yay) and ful body scrub. Will definitely be visiting again soon!

Hands down, the priciest self-care activity I've ever tried but 100% worth it. This review is severely delayed but I went back in 2022 and I have never felt more relaxed. The staff are so attentive and friendly. They don't allow you to film in the pools for privacy reasons, but you get access to a variety of pools at different temperatures as well as a salt scrub area of the shower. I could truly spend hours here.

My boyfriend booked us a spa day here for my birthday! Pros: *Such a unique experience. *Absolutely stunning and decorated with candles everywhere. *So many baths to explore. *Friendly staff that answered all our questions in a nice manner. *Nice amenities in our changing rooms. Cons: *Lack of guidance in the locker room- I came in and no staff was in sight so I was walking around until I finally found a staff member. * The massages were very average, I feel like my masseuse spent most of the time rubbing my back rather than massaging me. *I wish they would have done the massages first. It was a hassle to change into my swimsuit, change out, then put it back on.

Facility is amazing. Customer service is bad. They canceled our reservation made two months ago for a private event they are putting on with two week's notice. It's our ten year anniversary, so it's a total bummer. Still haven't heard from leadership three days after I've made the request to nit just put my reservation on "hold", instead of just receiving the original GC back because a hold expires vs the GC which doesn't as fast. Would recommend the place, just wouldn't trust them to keep your reservation or when there's a problem to resolve it with any sort of urgency.

A wonderful relaxing spa! It is a bit pricy but worth it as a treat! Not sure what the parking situation is but they do offer valet parking. Staff was super friendly, walked you through the facility and explained all the different temperatures and features of the pools. Great massage as well! I would love to come back!

This is my favorite place. I have come with my husband- we did the wine bath and it blew my mind. I've come with friends which was a wonderful experience and I have gone on my own while grieving and it was a very healing experience. I love that no matter the situation it is the most relaxing place to be

If you're looking to experience one of the best massages in the Chicagoland area look no further! My boyfriend treated me to an AIRE Ancient Bath massage and spa for Valentine's Day. Unfortunately for my review, but fortunately as a customer there are no cell phones allowed inside. AIRE does however have interior pictures and videos of their establishment available on google. I won't lie, when I first peeped the price packages for AIRE I thought they must be out of their mind. I've never paid that much for a massage. After reading the reviews, experiencing the best massage I've ever had, and actually being immersed in their warm and cold plunges (one even being outdoors), I understand why their prices are differentiated. The staffs energy matches the serenity of this establishment. You are escorted to your locker and given a personal tour of the pools, plunges, and saunas. There is infused water throughout each area and you are offered one complimentary refreshment. The staff explains the benefits of a cold plunge after a warm dip, but I couldn't bring myself to put more than an ankle into the water. Maybe next visit I'll gain the courage to jump in LOL.

I'm a bit torn on the rating here... this place definitely has five star potential, but missed on several points. First, the pools are fantastic - so many options: the salt float was awesome, and I LOVED the outdoor waterfall pounding on my back (just wish it was easier to get in and out from that one). I enjoyed the salt scrub area (though a stool to sit on would be helpful). My massage was fine, but it was really tough to relax because folks were talking loudly near my room. The massage rooms should be further away or better soundproofed. The biggest disappointment for me was the scheduling - you make an appointment but they don't guarantee the order of events. So for my visit, unfortunately the massage was scheduled for right after I arrived (completely out of my control) - I didn't get to experience any of the pools before the massage! :( I would've been so much more relaxed if I had even 10 minutes to soak in a pool before getting my service. Locker room service was also lacking - when I got there, I got a tour and saw another staffer helping ladies after they were done (drying their suits, etc). When I was done with my visit, no one helped me with anything (yet the two staffers had a loud conversation animatedly while I tried to find a plastic bag for my dripping swimsuit). For these prices, the service should really be higher - no one should be scheduled for their massage immediately upon the arrival time, and no one should have to scrounge around to find a bag after you're all done.

Was overcrowded when I went which wasn't very relaxing. Not sure id spend that much again for the experience. Was just ok.

If you love peace, Relaxation, and Water then this is the place for you. Upon entering I was greeted by some of the sweetest ladies that checked me in. I was encouraged to have a sip of peppermint tea while I waited for my guide to walk me to the locker room and explain the my experience. The locker room attendant was also amazing. Assigned my locker and showed me where the hair ties were in case I did not want wet hair. After I changed into my bathing suit and the wet shoes I was ready to begin my journey. I started with a salt exfoliation shower; amazing to get rid of dead skin and soften. I then enjoyed each of the baths and even took a few cold plunges. Oh, it was COLD. The benefits for the body certainly outweigh the temperature. There are also two different steam rooms; one is peppermint and one lavender. Both have different benefits for the body. My favorites were the bath of 1000 jets and the pool that was 107 degrees. Great for aches and pains. When my time ended I was able to take an indulgent shower using premium products. When I say they have EVERYTHING you may need, I mean it. BEST DAY EVER! Great way to wrap up the year. A bit of advice when registering online; please take advantage of valet parking and include the tip in your total. Makes for a really smooth exit. I'll be back soon.

On a whim, I decided to make a reservation as a surprise for my husband for our anniversary. I ended up booking the Love Connection with a 30 minute couples massage. It was AH-MAZING. I had no idea what to expect. When you get there, they give you a robe and slippers. Then they'll give you a quick tour of the facility and tell you about the different saunas and pool temps. You get to go at your own pace and go about at your own leisure. We tried them all (except the cold plunge - wasn't doing that). I really enjoyed the massage (we did the hot stones). The pressure was just right and it was very peaceful and quiet. We left feeling incredibly relaxed. Will definitely be back.

Aire Spa is probably my favorite spa I have ever been to! We went here as part of my bachelorette party, and everyone will remember this forever! I knew I wanted a spa that had a good atmosphere, was relaxing, but also I could spend time with my girls instead of us all being split up in different massage rooms. And this was the place! We had a group of 7 of us- you can only make reservations for 4 at one booking, but I made a reservation for 4 of us and my maid of honor made a reservation for 3 of us so we could all be in at the same time! you do have to pay ahead of time, but my girls knew that and just paid us ahead of time! We showed up and were all able to get a tour together and then get ready in the locker rooms together. They give you a robe and slippers (the womens slippers are a little small and some of us had to ask for mens slippers, but the attendants were nice about it!). Once you get in, you have your choice of tubs, of which there are so many! The first on you see is a salted tub- you float so crazy well in there, and it is so relaxing. They even play the music UNDER the water in there so you can put your ears under water as you float and relax. So cool! Then there is an indoor/outdoor pool in which you have to swim under the wall to go outside- so fun!! Felt like mermaid time hahaha. Outside the air felt so good against the hot water, and there was a big waterfall that you sit underneath and it works out your shoulders. Then there are a couple of cold plunge pools as well, and two moderately temperatured pools. Some other features were a table full of salt for exfoliating, a slab of heated marble for laying on, and two steam rooms- one lavender and one eucalyptus. The eucalyptus room had a cold plunge in it! With your hour and a half bathes experience, you get a face mask, a salt scrub to take home, and a wellness shot. It is kind of hidden, but we did pay for valet parking with our reservation which made it easy! This was so much fun for our bachelorette, and like I mentioned, we will never forget it!

This is my most favorite place in the Midwest by far. Was recommended to me by another Yelpie. When she described it, it didn't even really give it justice and I don't think this review will either. You just have to go. Since you can't take your phones into the spa area I don't have photos but there are several different spas I'll call them that are all different temperatures. You have the ability to go from spa to spa and stay as long as you want. You are able to spend a total of about 2 hours there. They also offer massages which I did get one but in retrospect I would do that again. I would rather spend my time in the actual spa. They do add a little more time to stay if you do get a treatment though. Hands down an amazing place and I highly recommend!

I came here for My Birthday back in July. Let me just tell you this experience was like no other. This was just what the Stress Fairy had it mind for me. There are just no words to describe this place of peace. I will give you a little glimpse of the experience. I valet park my car for $20.00 and walked down an alley and through the glass doors. The lobby itself was inviting, I was greeted by a pleasant smile from a nice young lady. She checked me in and gave me some instructions. Once I was inside this hidden gem it was heaven sent. I was glad that I picked the time slot that I purchased. Not that many people which made my experience even better to relax and enjoy. Serenity of calmness and peace. Well worth every dollar spent. Highly Recommended it for your peace of mind.

Really hate to do it but since I rely heavily on Yelp reviews I wanted to leave my experience. Beware if you need to reschedule your reservation! I had originally booked a couples experience online with my gift card confirmation # but had to unfortunately reschedule (which I did within the cancellation policy timing). FYI, cancellations/reschedules must be done via email/phone and in order to rebook, you can't reuse the same confirmation # via the AIRE portal for whatever reason. After a bit of back and forth via email with a rep, I was able to reschedule at a later date and had a confirmation email that we were reserved for a 30 min couples massage and access to the baths. We enjoyed our experiences and proceeded to check out but were very surprised when we were told that we had an additional $200+ balance to pay. This didn't make any sense as my boyfriend had already purchased the package in advance (which also included tips for the masseuses). The host called over her manager who informed us that their systems showed us reserved for a longer massage, which we had apparently been given and therefore needed to pay the balance. This was the beginning of an extremely frustrating 40+ min interaction where we felt that we basically had to prove we weren't trying to scam the system. First and foremost, we had no idea we had received a longer massage (there's a no phone policy in the bath areas). Plus, I had in writing from an AIRE rep that we were confirmed for a 30 min massage. If there was a clerical error on their end, how is that our problem? The manager then told us that people sometimes try to take advantage of the system to get free services. This definitely put us on the defensive - we did NOT appreciate the insinuation and it was clear as day this was an internal error. It got to the point where I literally handed my phone to the manager and allowed him to scroll through my gmail to review the correspondence with his reps. Eventually we were able to leave without paying any additional fees, but were extremely tense (not ideal after paying $400+ for a massage/bath experience). Years ago this was a 5-star establishment that I've recommended to many friends. Unfortunately, I now doubt I'll be back.

What a beautiful and unique spa! Visited this location with a group of ladies to celebrate a birthday. We each had a massage and time in the pools. Since it was the weekend, this spa was busy. The valet was quite reasonable and well worth it as this location has limited self-parking, When we arrived and checked-in, a kind employee mentioned that they were short on lockers and asked if we minded to share...for our inconvenience we were each given a juice and a body scrub or facial, which I thought was quite generous! We were then escorted down the stairs where two of us started with our massages. It seems that the services are staggered when they are busy to accommodate all guests. I didn't find this to be an inconvenience, other than we got disconnected from our group but we found each other by the end of the session. I found Aire to be very clean and organized, the multiple pools and steam rooms were amazing and relaxing (especially the lavender steam room). I wasn't brave enough to try the cold plunges, but there's always a next time! The employees in the shower/dressing area were so kind and attentive. They spun our swimsuits dry! All of the amenities you need are provided, including towels, robes, non skid footies, toiletries, even Dyson hairdryers. It was a lovely and relaxing afternoon here. I'll definitely be back!

This was absolute heaven!!! This experience was something so unique, relaxing, intimate, elegant, and just overall such a beautiful place. All of the employees were very helpful and nice to my boyfriend and I. The massage was absolutely incredible, along with multiple different pools of various temperatures that were spectacular!! The juice was amazing too! I will 100% be back here next time I come visit Chicago, and definitely will be recommending this place to everyone I know!

I ALWAYS have to make a trip here whenever I am in Chicago. One of my favorite spots, ever! From the moment you walk in, you can immediately feel a wave of calm energy wash over you. Very relaxing, always clean and smells good, love the little spa amenities post shower, and the massages are have always been consistently good (and I am very picky about my massages!). I especially love the little pool that connects to the outside. I def recommend coming towards the end of the evening as it's very peaceful to be under the waterfall looking at the stars. I will say the only thing I didn't like (and not sure if it was a one-off) but I came during the last time time slot once and they started blowing out the candles/cleaning up for the night before the time was up. I understand wanting to close out but it was pretty disruptive and disappointing especially since my time was not up.

Our neighbors had mentioned going here and absolutely loved it. We were in Chicago for our anniversary and I forced hubs to try it. You have to make a reservation and pre-pay. I opted in for the 20 dollar valet parking since I am familiar with city parking options and did not want to take the chance of not being able to find parking. 20 dollar valet in Chicago for over 2 hours of parking is not bad at all. This place blew my mind. It was amazing. You aren't allowed to take your phone in for pics but the online photos are decent. It is much better in person. From the website and having to choose a time slot, I imagined it would be just hubs and I and then another couple would come in later, etc. Not the case. You get an on site tour from the staff but people are all over the place doing their self guided tours through the pools. I would say there were about 30 people down there with us but it was easy to go to a different area with no people. There were many times we had the whole pool or steam room to ourselves. Everything was amazing so it's hard to pick out the best things. I really enjoyed the peppermint steam room and cold plunge, the indoor outdoor pool with massage waterfall was amazing, the salt scrub station and the heated tile area by one of the larger pools was also exceptional and we laid on the tiles for several minutes. Hubs says his favorites were the salt pool, steam rooms and maybe the water fall indoor area too. There was a peppermint and a lavender steam room. Mind you this is shocking, since hubs didn't even want to go! He told me during the session that he was glad we came because it was really relaxing. I also liked that with all of the water, I did not come out smelling like chlorine so they really have their chemicals on point. We did spend about 90 mins in all the areas and then took showers on the way out. Such an awesome experience and I would suggest everyone should try it once! Even if we don't go back, it was a once and a lifetime treat for sure.

What a stunning spa! I loved my luxurious time here. I enjoyed checking out their different baths, especially the saltwater bath and basically all of the heated baths, in particular. My package included time in the baths, a massage, and cold-pressed juice. I'm still dreaming of that beautiful heated orange blossom oil they used during my massage. The whole experience was super relaxing, and the masseuse was very attentive to areas I wanted to focus on and any tender areas. I also tacked on the valet parking option so I wouldn't have to deal with the parking situation. Highly recommend!

We had been to the AIRE in NYC a couple times, but this was our first chance to try out the Chicago location. It was easy and convenient to book ahead on the website, include tip and valet parking so we didn't have to worry about it. We did bring a little extra cash to tip the locker room attendants (they work so hard and help make the whole experience better) and the valet who got our car. We loved all the baths. The lavender steam room wasn't really something we personally enjoyed, but we did like the other steam room. The indoor/outdoor pool with the waterfall was amazing! So cool to be in a 102 degree pool while it's around 40 degrees outdoors. Lying in the heated marble slabs was so relaxing. Everyone we interacted with was friendly. My husband loves their robes and wishes they sold them lol.

My first time .. and I felt I was pushed through a car wash. No tour .. it was a b day gift. The locker room is TIGHT. I think my gym is bigger. For a luxury experience, I wasn't expecting to be getting undressed right by the front door where people are entering the locker room. As we entered, and made it to the lower level where the pools are, we were greeted by almost 6 to 7 workers piled by the bottom of the steps. Chaos. They were not prepared to the point where we had several couples waiting behind us like a car wash. They told us to wait in the steam room for five minutes for our massage. The steam room, smelled like urine, very dirty and moldy to the point where I did not want to sit down. The cold plunge smelled like urine. After about 45 minutes of waiting for my massage, me and my friend decided to dip in the pools as we didn't know if we could or couldn't upon waiting for the massage. a worker loudly screamed our names while we were in the pool. Very embarrassing and very disturbing as this is a very quiet place . Massage for me was the best part of everything, but the room was freezing. I did not get to experience all of the pools because there's no track of time. We knew it was time to leave because we saw the workers starting to clear all of the robes. They did not provide a soft exit. It was abrupt and felt pushed out. so now me and my friend is waiting at the bottom of the stairs without a robe and they're telling us that our robe will be waiting for us upstairs. I made it clear to them that we're not going upstairs without a robe. Plus I'm pretty sure that's part of the experience. And I did not want to grab a robe that someone else was wearing the same day. I truly feel like this place has too many staff workers working at one time they are literally overcrowding the space. I wouldn't recommend going on a Friday night. And I am super shocked that the robes and the slippers are reusable that does not give luxury for the amount that people are paying. I am sure that people are paying thousands. We had to ask for our complementary juice. I didn't get to use the salt scrub because I didn't even know it existed until towards the end just like the water fall. They need a clock in there. I was hoping for more expertise about hydrotherapy also. I am not sure if I would even go again.

Despite my spa experience being minimal, AIRE is quite breathtakingly relaxing. Before you even walk in, you can smell the aromas of essential oils and salt. Their locker rooms are flawless with incredible staff to assist. And stepping into the bath area itself feels like stepping into a new world, far from the midwestern lands of Chicago. They give you a tour of every type of bath available, and you'll see how there is something for everyone's need. From cold plunges, to hot salt baths for lower back, to whole body jets, AIRE has exactly what you need.

My husband gifted me a 60 minute massage and an experience at the Ancient baths for my birthday. Pros - the ancient baths were amazing and a great experience! The floating pool and the outdoor waterfall were definitely my favourite. It wasn't too crowded and other than random people making out (lol), you got your own space. Cons: I would skip the massage. My masseuse did not seem like she wanted to be there, and did not ask for my preferences. When I let her know, she did not make any changes to her technique. Overall, most of the employees were rude and basically ignored you which I thought was weird when I'm paying so much $$ for their services. In conclusion - I'd recommend the baths but skip the massage! And have lesser expectations :)

Do not buy an Aire Giftbox as it is a bait and switch. They never have availability and the website is horrible for scheduling as it acts like there is availability - it tries to up sell your package and then tells you there is no availability try another date - not even offering up days / times available. We have tried to schedule numerous times since May 2023 and still nothing- buyer beware!!! I would make this a zero if i could.

We celebrated Valentine's Day. We did the couples massage Valentine's Day special. Almost $600ish in total. Pretty cool how they have so many pools with different temperature. There are also cold plunges and scented steam rooms. They provide you slippers and bath robe to walk around the bath house .The waterfall outside is a must to stand underneath. It is like a mini massages. The couples massage was very relaxing and very enjoyable. Would definitely come back. The whole thing was around 2-3hrs . Would also come back for just the pool/bath without the massage

My 2023 Christmas gift was a trip to Aire Ancient bath house! My boo and I drove from Indianapolis and enjoyed the couples massage and bath house experience. When we arrived, we found easy parking. We walked in the front greeted us. We ended up waiting in the lobby like 15 min or so after our appointment time was supposed to start and then a lady eagerly said "we've been looking for you" instead of a hello etc. That kind of rubbed us the wrong way because we were in the lobby waiting to begin. Anyway, the place was nice inside, the locker room was a neat experience I'm grateful for all the diverse hair products and toiletries. The massage was decent, I would have loved harder pressure. By the time we got out, we didn't really get to enjoy the baths as someone came and said our time was up. I think I would have given 5 stars if the customer service was better and there was a way for us to track the time so that we can determine how we need to spend our time to enjoy each of the water temperatures and steam rooms. I loved the peppermint steam room!

Absolutely AMAZING!!!! I recommend going as early as possible, less people. The massages were absolutely wonderful. I just wish there was more blow dryers. There was a wait to use them.

AIRE Ancient Bath in Chicago offers a unique and lavish spa experience, making it a rare with only 8 locations worldwide. While it comes with a bit of a price tag and the overall spa experience might be considered average, the true highlight is the Ancient bath - a truly transcendent and rejuvenating experience that makes the visit completely worthwhile. For special occasions, the ambiance and the unique touch of the Ancient bath make it a must-visit, providing a distinctive and indulgent retreat.

Really lovely. Had been to one in Barcelona and am looking forward to trying to the one's closer to home. Well staffed and always someone to help at every step. I loved the outdoor bath- something they didn't have in Barcelona. Was laid out a little strangely and spent some time trying to figure out what some of the baths were that weren't labeled. Would have liked a dry sauna- otherwise really pleasant, relaxing experience.

AIRE ancient baths - the place to go if you want to de-stress yourself. It is located in the west loop in Chicago. The whole vibe is european and as per their advertising that's how Roman's took bath. They have multiple hot water pools for thermal baths. One has extra salt to mimic Dead Sea so that you can float and was pretty relaxed. There is one outdoor with a waterfall and it's pretty cool that you can enjoy that even though it was 20s outside. They have multiple cold baths as well so you can do hydrotherapy as well. The feeling of going into cold and then to hot bath was thrilling. Overall we didn't realize how 90 mins passed by. Planning to go there again and highly recommend everyone to go there and treat themselves with relaxation.

Did the Valentine's Day special with a massage. Was an extremely relaxing and enjoyable experience. Very romantic and soothing. The baths were incredible, salt scrub and steam+cold plunge were my favorites. Don't eat anything crazy before you go